Cell tower, timber harvests and more also up for public comment By Gwendolyn Craig Debar Lodge, a 1940 Adirondack camp on the State and National Register of Historic Places, could be removed as part of proposed management changes to the more … [Read more...] about Proposal would remove historic Adirondack camp, create public day-use area
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Lake George’s ‘Dog Beach’ turned into water quality filter
By Gwendolyn Craig Dog Beach, the unofficial beach adjacent to the state’s Lake George Beach in the village, is transforming into a water quality project. The popular hangout was fenced off around Memorial Day weekend after beach-goers were not … [Read more...] about Lake George’s ‘Dog Beach’ turned into water quality filter
Shuttles, permits, visitor centers are part of latest High Peaks crowds talks
By Gwendolyn Craig The Adirondack Park and Catskills saw an impressive number of hikers this year, and with the season winding down, state and local organizations are assessing what to do to manage crowds next year. The flood of new people … [Read more...] about Shuttles, permits, visitor centers are part of latest High Peaks crowds talks
State comptroller: DEC must improve invasive species control
By Gwendolyn Craig The state Comptroller issued an audit on Thursday showing the Department of Environmental Conservation needs to do more to combat the spread of invasive species. "The agency has undertaken important steps to address this … [Read more...] about State comptroller: DEC must improve invasive species control
DEC Region 5 has a new acting director
By Gwendolyn Craig The state Department of Environmental Conservation's Region 5 has a new acting director. Joseph Zalewski is serving in the role, after long-time Region 5 Director Robert Stegemann retired in March. The position serves the … [Read more...] about DEC Region 5 has a new acting director
Petronis named DEC deputy commissioner of natural resources
By Gwendolyn Craig Katie Petronis, former northern program director for the Open Space Institute, has been appointed the deputy commissioner of natural resources for the state Department of Environmental Conservation, Commissioner Basil Seggos … [Read more...] about Petronis named DEC deputy commissioner of natural resources